Canadian contractor fined CA$90K for nonworker's fatal fall | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC

 CA$90,000 (approximately U.S. $69,000).
• On May 17, 2016, 84-year-old Carl Mollins, according to The Star, who did not have the authorization to be in Dominus' under-construction condominium building, fell 15 feet after entering an empty elevator shaft and later died from his injuries. The three temporary, wooden doors opening up to the elevator shaft were the same as other temporary doors in the condo unit and, with the doorknob holes drilled out, were wedged shut with a piece of wood but left unlocked while workers were in the building. The Ministry of Labor determined that Dominus did not post signage that gave adequate warnings as to the potential danger of the open elevator shaft.  
• Dominus has 10 months to pay the fine. Prosecutors withdrew three other charges against Dominus and the partnership of Fernbrook Homes (Pier 27) Ltd., Cityzen Pier 27 Inc. and Archway Harbourfront Inc. 

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